jess_always_reading 's review for:

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

3.25

dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book is kind of well written and has interesting characters but I found most of them to be very unlikeable. It's kind of dark and full of intrigue and political machinations but it takes a while to pick up the pace and get into the story/plot. Also, the enemies-to-lovers story is clunky, sudden, and toxic. 

I really wanted to like it but it's just not my cup of tea. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail